ABOUT ARTEVELDE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Research and Development
Strategic Alliances
Student Services
Enrolment of Foreign Students
in a Bachelor Programme: Conditions
Taking Care of Exchange Students
Tailor Made Guidance
Our Campuses
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WELCOME

Artevelde University College, member of the Ghent
University Association (AUGent), is one of Flandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;
largest university colleges (13,000 students). We offer
study programmes in business management, teacher
training, communications, graphic education, health
care and social work.
Artevelde University College is a knowledge center
for education, research and services, where students,
staff and strategic partners cooperate and develop
their talents in a stimulating and internationally
oriented environment.
Based on a culture of internationalisation, Artevelde
University College is an active partner in several
international networks, attends various international
conferences and collaborates intensively with
international partners for educational and research
purposes.

Welcome to Artevelde University College!
Artevelde University College
warmly welcomes international
incoming staff and students and
stimulates outgoing staff and
student mobility.
Besides the regular study
programmes, Artevelde University
College offers a wide variety
of international courses, often
with a clear emphasis on
interdisciplinarity. We also offer
the possibility to follow Dutch
language courses to guarantee a
successful integration as a foreign
student.
Artevelde University College
educates professionals whose
creativity, innovative way
of thinking and sense of
entrepreneurship cross borders.
We pursue excellence and
sustainability and our lecturers
stimulate our students to follow
our lead.

expectations, as well as the
attractive social, cultural and
touristic activities the city of
Ghent has to offer.
This guide provides an overview of
our programmes, our international
activities and the possibilities for
incoming students and staff.
Do not hesitate to contact the
international relations office team
at international@arteveldehs.be
if you have any questions.
We hope to welcome you soon!
Kind regards,
Prof. Johan Veeckman (PhD),
principal-CEO

Studying at Artevelde University
College, known for its excellent
student-oriented services,
education and guidance, will
most certainly live up to your
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Welcome to BELGIUM
There’s something about Belgium! Maybe it are the modest
and welcoming people who, with three official languages,
find it easy to converse in English. Maybe it’s the stunning
architecture of the medieval cobblestone squares or the
modern public buildings. Or perhaps it’s the incredible cuisine
found in the vast array of restaurants where each meal seems
better than the last.
Well situated between France, Germany and the Netherlands, Belgium
encompasses all the best that Europe has to offer in an area no bigger
than 32,000 km². Romantic sceneries, waffles and chocolate, music
festivals, castles, churches, museums … all waiting to be discovered.
Often called the ‘Essence of Europe’, Belgium is both multicultural
and multilingual. Flanders in the north, proud of its medieval art cities
Antwerp, Bruges and Ghent. Wallonia in the south, with its rolling hills
of the Ardennes, countless castles, and the cities of Liege, Namur and
Tournai. The capital Brussels is one of the world’s great cosmopolitan
cities, home to both the European Union and NATO, as well as multiple
international trade and finance companies. Two out of three citizens of
the European Union live within a radius of 350 km around Brussels.
Belgium’s history has always been linked to both commercial and cultural
exchange, and much of its character is due to its role as the great
meeting place of Western Europe. Traces of the Austrians, Spanish,
French and Dutch can still be seen in its architecture and in the lifestyle
of its people.

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Belgium has three official languages:
Dutch, French and German.
The Dutch-speaking part is situated
in the northern part: Flanders.
French is spoken
in the southern part, Wallonia,
and to a large extent in Brussels as well.
The very small German-speaking
community is located
on the eastern border of
Belgium.

Like most of northwestern
Europe, Belgium has a maritime climate,
with significant precipitation in all seasons.
The average temperature is 3 °C in January
and 18 °C in July, although temperatures
vary between 10 °C and 35 °C in summer
and -15 °C and 15 °C in winter.
Rainwear, warm clothes and an
umbrella will be needed, but not all
of the time!
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Welcome to Flanders!
Flanders has an area of 13,522 kmÂ˛ and is situated in the
northern region of Belgium. This Dutch-speaking part of
Belgium hosts about 6 million inhabitants.
The compact road, waterway and railway network, four sea ports and
different airports, including the national airport in Brussels
(www.brusselsairport.be) make Flanders the ideal gateway
to Europe. That is why many multinationals have chosen Flanders as
the base for their operations on the European market.

Flanders
Brussels

Wallonia

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Welcome to Ghent!

In a nutshell, Ghent has something
on offer for each and every visitor!

Ghent is situated in Flanders and is only 30 minutes away
from Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, the coast, France and
Holland. With its 70,000 students, Ghent is the largest
student city in Belgium.
The university and university collegesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; campuses are spread across the
city, which enlivens the atmosphere. It is impossible to imagine Ghent
without its students cycling. With its university and four university
colleges, Ghent is able to offer a wide range of study opportunities.
Ghent has it all: living, nightlife, first-class education and many leisure
activities. The language spoken in Ghent is Dutch, the language of
twenty million Dutch and Flemish people.
Ghent boasts a unique mixture of architecture and contemporary events,
museums of international repute, impressive gastronomic choice, and
spectacular good nightlife. It has an agreeable charming inner city where
cosy corners alternate with pleasant and busy shopping streets. Ghent
combines medieval grandeur and modern consciousness in a natural and
above all, modest way.
Moreover, the city is a cultural attraction with its important music and
film festivals, as well as its varied theatre and performance scene. For
every traditional theatre, there are five small, independent venues and
for each commercial cinema complex, there are two art house cinemas.
The music scene is alive and original, with many international bands
playing in Ghent and at the Belgian festivals, all year round.

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our international
semester
programmes

Artevelde University College offers a range of English taught
semester programmes in the fields of social work, education, business
management, health care and communication management. Each
programme excels because of its specific focus and its mixture of
both international and Flemish students providing an interesting
intercultural exchange.
If your home university is a partner of Artevelde University College you
can apply as an exchange student for one of our international exchange
programmes. If this is not the case, different admission requirements
will apply.
Our university college has acquired the Erasmus Charter for Higher
Education for the full duration of the new Erasmus+ Programme
(2014-2020). The Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE)
provides the general quality framework for European and international
cooperation activities a higher education institution may carry out
within the programme. The award of an Erasmus Charter for Higher
Education is a pre-requisite for all higher education institutions located
in an eligible country and willing to participate in learning mobility of
individuals and/or cooperation for innovation and good practices under
the Programme. The Charter is awarded for the full duration of the
Programme.

As Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is the heart of the European
Union, the courses at Artevelde Business School have a clear link
with the European institutions and business procedures of the
European member states.

Students who apply for the business
programme are presumed to have
a theoretical commercial and/or
business management background
with at least some experience in
project work and teamwork.

Artevelde
Business School

Artevelde Business School has both
subjects with a strong emphasis on doing
business in the European Union and on
general business subjects.

Students should have acquired at least
90 ECTS at their home institution and
should have English level B1 (Common
European framework of Reference for
Languages) and good knowledge of
Microsoft Office.
We ask our students to choose one
of the semester programmes offered
within Artevelde Business School.
Griet Naeyaert
griet.naeyaert@arteveldehs.be
+ 32 9 234 74 23
www.arteveldeuniversitycollege.be
> Programmes
> International Semester Programmes
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Healthcare Studies
Increasing globalisation and the expansion of the European Union with
greater freedom of movement means that healthcare professionals will
increasingly be working with colleagues and clients/patients from other
countries and cultures.

Healthcare studies offers a unique
opportunity to meet students and staff
from different countries, cultures and
professional backgrounds to discuss and
debate issues concerning the present and
future role of healthcare workers.
We focus on inter-disciplinarity and give
exchange students the opportunity to
extend their social and international
network right from the start.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Healthcare Studiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is modularbased. This facilitates students to
opt for a programme, consisting of
a compulsory versus an optional, an
interprofessional versus a professional
and a common part versus a tailormade part, based on professional
interests.
Healthcare Studies is developed for
students of Occupational Therapy,
Nursing, Midwifery, Speech and
Language Therapy, Podiatry and
Audiology.

MOCOMA is short for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Module in
Communication Managementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and is the
Communication and Journalism & Media
Programme at Artevelde University
College.

The second module is MOCOMA
for Journalism and Media students
(organized only during the autumn
semester).
Both modules are aimed at students
from partner universities with an
advanced knowledge of English (B1).
Daan Braet
daan.braet@arteveldehs.be
+ 32 9 234 74 82
www.arteveldeuniversitycollege.be
> Programmes
> International Semester Programmes

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Bridges in
Education

Education is all a matter of building bridges.
(Ralph Ellison)

Would you like to be part of a unique
exchange programme in our teacher
training departments?
Welcome at our international Bridges in
Education programme!
We offer a broad choice of courses
and teaching practice possibilities for
teachers-to-be of all age groups.

Programme
You can make a choice according to
• the age group you are trained to
teach,
• the subjects you are trained to
teach,
• the courses you have already
taken,
• the amount of credits you want to
achieve and
• the organisational possibilities.
TARGET AUDIENCE
• Student teachers from European
partner institutions (Erasmus)
• Student teachers or graduated
teachers from other institutions in
Europe or worldwide

our bachelor
programmes

The professional bachelor’s programmes of Artevelde University
College are aimed at professional practice. As a graduate you
have the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out a specific job
(such as nurse or teacher) or group of professions (e.g. social work).
A bachelor’s degree programme consists of 180 credits, spread
over a standard study track of three years.
A bachelor’s degree is a great stepping stone towards an
advanced programme: a post-bachelor’s degree programme,
postgraduate or master’s degree programme.
Artevelde University College offers 17 bachelor’s programmes,
one of which is fully taught in English: International Business
Management.

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Bachelor of
International Business
Management

A complete full three-year bachelor’s
programme taught in English!
Do you dream of an international career
(abroad or in your own country)? Are
you eager to broaden your horizon?
Do your ambitions reach beyond
the borders of your country? Then
our bachelor’s degree in Business
Management – International Business
Management will be your cup of
tea. This full three-year bachelor ‘s
programme is taught in English.

WHY?
The saying goes that the world fits in
the palm of your hand. Developments in
communication, IT, marketing … flash before
our eyes at a never-seen-before rapid pace.
Suddenly it has become true that the United
States, China or India are just a mouse click
away.
Employees with an internationally oriented
mindset are very much wanted by employers:
they have learned to be flexible, they can
easily deal with change, they got to know
other cultures and habits… They often possess
excellent language skills.
In an internationally oriented environment
(all classes are taught in English), Belgian
and international guest lecturers will be
your guides and introduce you into the world
of accounting, management, law, finance,
marketing etc. You learn to develop a strong, indepth and international view in order to start

building an international career. Combine this
with international cases, study trips abroad…
and you will see: the world lies at your feet!
In your second year, an international study
trip can be part of your curriculum. You can
study abroad AND do your internship abroad
during the third year.
All our lecturers have acquired the Certificate
in Advanced English (CAE).

For whom?
• Dutch-speaking students who want to
be immersed in a fascinating, international
environment: you follow courses with
international students, you learn to pay
attention to intercultural communication and
you get to know a wide range of business
management topics.

• Foreign students who wish to enrol for a
selection of courses taught in English or who
wish to study a semester, one or more years
at Artevelde University College to gain a
bachelor’s degree.
• Residents in Belgium who possess
a degree (secondary school, bachelor or
master) from abroad, and who wish to
obtain a bachelor’s degree in International
Business Management.

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Bachelor of
Business Management

Bachelor of
Office Management

Are you passionate about
business? Are you a creative
and proactive problem solver?
Choose the bachelor of
Business Management.

The Bachelor of Office Management is perfect for students
who love planning, organising
events and solving problems.
Add good language and perfect
computer skills and the excellent office manager is born!

Exchange students are welcomed to participate in the international courses of our Artevelde Business School. We offer
a wide variety of courses in English (e.g. European Business,
Strategic Marketing & Communication, etc).
For more information: see p. 9.

The Bachelor of Office Management offers a variety of courses
in English. Moreover exchange students are welcome to
participate in the international courses of our Artevelde
Business School.
For more information: see p. 9.

Bachelor of
Communication
Management

Bachelor of
Journalism
In a world becoming more and
more global due to worldwide
communication possibilities,
internationalisation is evident
in communication education. We
encourage our students to think
internationally not only by
teaching 3 foreign languages
(French, English and German),
but also by enabling them to
study and take internships
abroad.

Taught in Dutch

Number of students: 755
Number of staff: 45
Campus Kantienberg

Do you have an open view of
the world? A great feeling for
language and visual language?
Do you want to know all about
current affairs and relate this
to the public?
Then the Bachelor of
Journalism is the choice for
you!

Taught in Dutch

Number of students: 505
Number of staff: 47
Campus Kantienberg

International offer

International offer

For incoming students, the Communication department organizes
the MOCOMA programme, aimed at communication (and marketing, PR or business) students from partner universities in their last
year. The students can choose different topics covering the field of
Communication, Public Relations, Marketing Communication, European topics and many more. For more information: see page 11.

For incoming students, we organise the MOCOMA programme
for Journalism and Media students (organised only during
autumn semester.)
For more information: see page 11.

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Bachelor of
Graphical and
Digital Media

Bachelor of
Social Work
Do you know everything about
the world wide web? Are you
attracted by layout and design?
Or are you a technical, creative
or commercial talent? Then
the Bachelor of Graphical and
Digital Media will be your cup
of tea.

You like working with people?
You want to make a difference
and change the world? Choose
the Bachelor of Social Work.

We stimulate incoming students to combine courses and projects that are part of our curriculum with some topics of the
internatio­nal Module in Communication Management
(MOCOMA) which are taught in English. For more information: see
page 11.

Students can participate in the Erasmus+ Programme in the
autumn semester (end of September - January) or in the spring
semester (beginning of February - June). Students can apply for
an internship for 15 ECTS or an internship for 30 ECTS, always
in combination with the course ‘Organisation of Social Work in
Flanders’ (3ECTS).

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Bachelor of
Early Childhood
Education

Bachelor of
Preschool Education
You want to work with young
children, together with their
families, and colleagues of early
childhood education services?
Then you might be interested
in becoming an Early Childhood
Professional!

Taught in Dutch

Number of students: 365
Number of staff: 36
Campus Sint-Amandsberg

Are you enthusiastic about
teaching young children how to
discover and understand their
world? Do you think that wellbeing is important in the
learning and development
process of a young child? Then
you will feel at home in our
pre-school teacher training
department, where we will
train and teach you to become
a competent pre-school teacher.

Taught in Dutch

Number of students: 676
Number of staff: 59
Campus Sint-Amandsberg

International offer

International offer

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is involved in an
international programme called Bridges in Education accessible
for exchange students (see also page 12). Furthermore, the staff
welcomes international experts to share their knowledge in a
course-unit ‘Education and policy making in an international
perspective’.

Senior students can choose to take some international subjects
in English, they can do an internship or a short period of practical
trai­ning in a European country. Erasmus students are welcomed to
participate in the international modular course Bridges in
Edu­cation. For more information: see page 12.

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Bachelor of
Primary Education

Bachelor of
Secondary Education

Would you like to teach kids?
To have an input in their unique
development?
Are you a multitasker?
Choose the Bachelor of Primary
Education.

Taught in Dutch

Number of students: 774
Number of staff: 54
Campus Brusselsepoortstraat

Students and lecturers from abroad can visit the department
for a longer period and participate in the Bridges in
Education-module. For more information: see page 12.

Our final-year students can opt to engage in an international project.
Exchange students can also enrol in our international module for
teacher trainees, i.e. Bridges in Education. We run an international
benchmarking project with European and American partners. For more
information: see page 12.

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Bachelor of
Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of
Speech Therapy and
Audiology

Are you interested in the
treatment of people and are
you a good listener?
Are you creative in the search
for solutions to treatment
problems? Are you independent,
critically-minded and a good
organizer? Then this Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
programme is made for you!

Agreements with European partners give students the possibility
to participate in different international activites, supported by the
EU LLP/ERASMUS Programme. Exchange students are welcome to
participate in the modular international programme Healthcare
Studies.

Exchange students are welcome to participate in the modular
international programme Healthcare Studies.
For more information: see page 10.

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Bachelor of
Podiatry

Bachelor of
Nursing
The Podiatry education in Ghent
is unique in Flanders and
guarantees a bright professional career and future.

Students are given the opportunity to do their internship in clinical settings in Europe (LLP/ERASMUS Programme) and overseas
(Arizona, Senegal). Exchange students can participate in the
modular international programme Healthcare Studies. For more
information: see page 10.

Student mobility is mainly facilitated through the LLP/ERASMUS
Programme, but students are also offered the possibility to do
worldwide clinical placements. Exchange students can participate
in the modular international programme Healthcare Studies. For
more information: see page 10.

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Bachelor of
Midwifery
The competency mosaic of the
midwife as the driving motor of
the learning process!

Taught in Dutch

Number of students: 249
Number of staff: 43
Campus Kantienberg

International offer
Next to the LLP/ERASMUS Programme that enables students to
obtain an international experience within Europe, students can
also opt for clinical placements in countries in development such
as Rwanda, Uganda and Ethiopia after a short specific preparatory
training. Exchange students are welcome to participate in the modular international programme Healthcare Studies. See page 10.

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our advanced
bachelor
programmes

A post-bachelor’s degree programme can take 1 or 2 years (60 credits) and
can (but need not) be combined with a job. The lectures are concentrated in
a number of days or evenings. A post-bachelor’s degree programme follows
a professional bachelor’s degree programme and allows you to focus on a
particular aspect of the course of study. Artevelde University College offers
four fascinating possibilities.

Stay informed about new developments and deepen your knowledge through
a wide range of postgraduate degrees, seminars and trainings.
A postgraduate degree is an advanced programme after a bachelor’s or a
master’s degree programme. A postgraduate degree consists of 20 credits
and can be combined with a job.
We currently offer one English postgraduate course: Postgraduate European
Clinical Specialisation Fluency Disorders.

Furthermore we offer a whole range of short courses like seminars and
trainings (1 or a few days).
Check out our offer at www.arteveldeuniversitycollege.be.

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Research and development
Multidisciplinary research centers
The research and development policy of the Artevelde University College
(AUC) relies on four main focus areas. Multidisciplinary research centers
(MRCs) unite researchers and teachers and translate focus area subjects
into multidisciplinary research projects.

Research at Artevelde University College
Every year researchers, students and external partners collaborate in
practice-based research projects (PBRP). These projects elaborate on
actual themes and develop practice-based applications and tools. Societal
implementation and impact is essential in these research projects.
Next to practice-based research activities we are also involved in
contract research for stakeholders, authorities and third parties and in
national and international consortia and networks.
The developed expertise is used in the field and in society at large by
organising training activities, coaching and guidance, tuition, consultancy
and research tailored to the needs of external partners. High-quality
research and development aimed at innovation and professionalisation of
practice are our trademark.

Making science attractive
Another aspect of our mission is to introduce research and science to the
general public. By means of our extensive activities in science communication
we reach children, adolescents and adults and introduce them to various
domains in science and engineering. Feel free to contact
od@arteveldehs.be for more information.
www.arteveldeuniversitycollege.be > research
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Strategic Alliances
Artevelde University College Ghent enjoys an extensive network
of international contacts spread over 6 continents. These
partnerships (universities, university colleges, NGOs...) were all
consciously chosen for their added value in mobility but also in
other domains such as professionalisation, social services and
education.
Out of the network of institutions in countries that are not part
of the European Union, the Artevelde University College opted for
a strategic collaboration with five partner countries, i.e. the
‘strategic alliances’: Ecuador, Canada, China, South Africa and Vietnam
(and by extension Suriname and Cambodia). The choice for these
countries stemmed from previous collaborations. Ecuador, Suriname,
South Africa and Vietnam also belong to the partner countries of the
Belgian Development Cooperation and the Flemish Interuniversity
Development Cooperation (VLIR UOS).

Artevelde University College can rely on an extensive and stable
network of training organisations and higher education institutions
for the organisation of mobility and the participation in projects.
In some of the strategic alliances such as Ecuador, Suriname and
Cambodia, a close working relationship exists with NGOs working at
a government level to improve education. Through its training and
services, Artevelde University College shares its expertise where
necessary and requested, which with time contributes to a structural
cooperation.
The strategic alliances are an institution-wide initiative, in the
sense that each alliance is represented by a ‘strategic agent’ who
follows the contacts with the institutions and who is also the contact
person for the different departments, interested in expanding their
cooperation.
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Student services
We offer a wide range of student services enabling every student
to study and develop himself or herself â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;carefreeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and in the best
circumstances.

LIVING IN GHENT?
Our accommodation service will be your guide. An overview of the rooms
we offer is provided on our website where you can also discover the
room exchange system.

FEELING HUNGRY OR THIRSTY?
Indulge in our cafeteria and be amazed by the good quality and prices in
De Kantiene, campus Kantienberg. For less than 5 euro you can enjoy
the daily dish and soup. Sandwiches and salads are also available. We
think ecologically and from a fair-trade point of view.

DEAR CYCLIST!
Ghent is a paradise for cyclists: you can cycle through every pedestrian
zone and almost every one-way street. You can rent a bike via StudentENmobiliteit www.studentenmobiliteit.be
More info: www.arteveldeuniversitycollege.be
> Practical
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student Support center
All students are welcome to ask any kind of question at the student
support center. The staff guarantees information, advice and assistance
for all aspects of student life: practical information, emotional and
relationship problems, social-legal topics, sports and cultural activities,
etc.

CULTURE BUFFS UNITE!
For all those who did not know yet: Ghent is booming, dazzling and filled
with culture.
You can enjoy almost every cultural event in town at reduced student
prices!

SPORTS? Plenty to choose from!
Just make a choice: badminton, dance, volleyball, basketball,
swimming, indoor football, condition training â&#x20AC;Ś
Every day of the week you can go somewhere for some exercise or
competition!

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Enrolment of foreign students in a bachelor’s programme: conditions
1. Diploma

2. Study credits

4. enrolment fee

6. Student coaching

Every student needs a certificate
to prove that they successfully
finished their secondary
education, according to the
European guidelines and the
Lisbon Convention.

As the volume of the programme
is limited to the available amount
of study credits, the student
needs to have sufficient study
credits to enrol.

The enrolment fee depends on the
type of contract, the number
of study credits and whether
or not there is entitlement to a
scholarship.

We have a long tradition of
individual care and student
coaching. The Study Advice
Service is there to help you with
questions concerning your choice
of study and your study path.

For more info, please contact
studentenadministratie@
arteveldehs.be

3. Language
requirements

5. Accreditation

Persons who are at least 21
years old and have no secondary
education degree can only
enrol after an entrance exam.
An exemption may be granted
based on previously acquired
qualifications or previously
acquired skills.

If you want to enrol in a bachelor’s
programme, you will have to
provide proof of Dutch language
proficiency at level B2 (Common
European Framework). If you
want to enrol in an international
programme (e.g. International
Bussiness Management or
an International Semester
Programme) you need to have a
certificate proving that you know
English on a CEFR-level B2 of
English.

The Office of Study and Career
Guidance offers individual help
with study tips or guidance for
special social, physical (e.g. ADHD)
or psychological needs. The Study
Advice Service also organises
training and workshops.

For more info, please contact
studieadvies@arteveldehs.be

For more info, please contact
studentenadministratie@
arteveldehs.be

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The quality of Artevelde
University College and its
departments is assured by
accreditation. All our departments
are accredited by the NVAO, the
Accreditation Organisation of the
Netherlands and Flanders.
For more info
international@arteveldehs.be or
www.
arteveldeuniversitycollege.be
> Practical

For more info, contact
studieadvies@arteveldehs.be

7. libraries
Five libraries are spread around the
campuses. The student card gives
you access to all of Artevelde
University College’s libraries and
digital sources.

Taking care of exchange students
It is our policy to organise our activities and services in such a
way that all exchange students can achieve as many of their goals
related to their study or training period abroad and enable them
to have the best possible experience, on an academic as well as a
personal level.

1. ECTS documents
In order to ensure the transparency of student mobility, Artevelde
University College uses the ECTS-documents ‘Application Form’ and
‘Learning/Training Agreement’ in a systematic way. All students will
receive a ‘Transcript of Records’ upon their return home.
www.arteveldeuniversitycollege.be
> Practical

2. Language courses
Because we are convinced that a successful integration of exchange
students, certainly if they are involved in practical placements, also
depends on their knowledge of the language and culture of their host
country, Artevelde University College offers Dutch language and culture
courses on different levels and different dates. Some of our international
courses include a tailor-made language and culture course integrated in
the module.
More information:
www.arteveldeuniversitycollege.be
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3. Check your insurance

5. Housing

We would like to inform all exchange
students that they will need to prove
that they are properly insured while they
are studying at or undertaking practice
organized by Artevelde University College .
You only know the real value of insurance
when you need it ...

The Housing Service is operated by
‘Student Facilities’, the organisation of
Artevelde University College that is
responsible for the social services offered
to the students. Students searching for
accommodation should visit our website:
www.arteveldeuniversitycollege.be.

4. Academic guidance

6. Public Transport

All incoming students are welcomed at
their department, sometimes individually, in
other cases in groups. They are familiarized
with the campus and the lecturers and are
informed about all practical and academic
matters, relevant for their specific exchange
period at Artevelde University College.
Incoming students who opt for a clinical
placement, are offered the same tutoring
during their internship as our regular
students.

As a student you can travel by bus, tram
and train at reduced student prices.

7. Student card
Exchange students receive a student card
for the period they will study at Artevelde
University College . This card can be used
to get student discounts at specific places
inside and outside the university college,
e.g. cinemas, restaurants, bookstores,
cultural events, etc.

As soon as the first rays of sun appear,
the students come together on the banks
of the river â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Leieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.
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TAILOR-MADE

GUIDANCE

Studying is a challenging undertaking. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a road with success
and great achievements, but here and there you will encounter
a bump in the road or you will find yourself at a difficult
crossroads. Artevelde University College will support you to
achieve your goals but will also provide you a shoulder to lean
on. We offer a tailor-made guidance for everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taste.
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Tailor-made guidance
Choice of study programme and reorientation

No idea what to choose? You’ve almost made a
decision but are there still some programmes in the
running? You want to switch to a programme that
suits you better? The service study advice is the
place to be for you! They will help you sort things
out.
Admission requirements

A secondary education diploma is an admission
ticket to the university college. If you don’t have the
required diploma and you are 21 or older you can
take an entrance exam. More information? See the
service study advice.

Social-legal guidance

A cobweb of laws and rules surround your student
life. The employees of the study advice service
will give you legal information and advice about
your social security (taxes, student job, living wage,
studying as an employee ...)

A study programme tailor-made for you

Together with your track manager you outline a
pathway for your programme. Do you want to choose
for a diploma-, a credit- or an exam contract? How
much study credit would be best for you to take?
Do you have any exemptions? As a result you get a
tailor-made track!

Special status
Study finance

Studying at Artevelde University College is
affordable for everyone. The employees of the
student services will inform you about money for
students, an advanced payment on your scholarship,
registration fee and financial support.
Studying methods

Train your brain! The learning coach of your
programme will help you find an efficient and
effective way to study. You will receive tips about
summarizing, structuring and making a realistic plan.
In case of fear of failure or procrastination you are
also in the right place. For more information contact
the learning coach of your programme.
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Pursuing higher education isn’t that obvious for you
because of an impairment or because you’re combining
it with a family, top sport, a job or your own company?
Your care coach can help you apply for education- and
exam facilities. This way, pursuing a higher education
is feasible.

Study progress

A personal track coach evaluates your study
results, advises you after your exams and motivates
you. At the beginning of your track the focus is on
study progress. Later on, other track choices will
be addressed like choosing a suitable internship or
bachelor’s thesis.

Language

How good are your academic language skills? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll
find out during the language screening in the
beginning of the academic year. Still some work to
be done? The language coach will evaluate your
results and give you support if necessary.

Psychological guidance

In trouble? Need a chat? The employees of the
student services offer you a discrete and attentive
ear of support. You can drop by for one or more
conversations. If you need a more intensive guidance
or therapy we can refer you to our own professional
network.

Continuing your studies / applying for a job

You have your diploma and you want to specialise?
The study advice service helps you to look for the
right next step.
Start to work? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to read your cv and give you
some job interview tips.

Information skills

Do you have trouble finding, judging and using
useful information? A course on information skills
in the library teaches you to formulate a subject,
to distinguish different information sources, to
look things up in the library, on the internet and to
correctly refer to your sources.
Studying and engaging in a business

Training sessions

Train your talent! We have a colorful variety: entry
courses, training sessions concerning fear of failure,
assertiveness, procrastination or how to apply for
a job. The sessions are always scheduled after
lessons. Interested? Contact the student services
or study advice service.

An ACCIO-coach helps you to combine studying
and your own business. We guide you from idea
to concrete company and give you support where
needed. On the one hand with personal advice and
on the other hand with interesting information and
inspiration sessions about various topics.
www.arteveldeuniversitycollege.be > accio

More information
Negotiation

Our ombudsperson is there for all your questions
concerning education and exam regulations, the
fair proceedings of exams or what to do when you
missed an exam. When you have a disagreement
with your lecturer, you can also knock on their door.